Registered Nurse RN - Wound Care

• Department: Nursing Administration-WOCN
• Schedule: Full-time Day Shift- 40 hrs./week
• Hospital: UAB St. Vincent's East 
• Location: Trussville, Alabama

While certification is not required for this position, a minimum of 1 year experience in wound care is preferred. We will assist with obtaining the certification (WTA-C).

• Patient Assessment & Treatment Planning:

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with wounds, pressure injuries, surgical incisions, and skin breakdown.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and provider recommendations.

• Wound Care Management:

  • Perform wound care procedures, including dressing changes, debridement, and negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).
  • Monitor wound healing progression and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on wound care management, infection prevention, and lifestyle modifications to promote healing.

• Collaboration & Coordination:

  • Work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, and other healthcare providers to coordinate wound care treatment.
  • Provide consultation and education to nursing staff on best wound care practices and dressing techniques.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary wound care rounds and case reviews.

• Documentation & Compliance:

  • Accurately document patient assessments, treatment plans, interventions, and progress notes in the electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory guidelines, and infection control standards.

• Patient & Staff Education:

  • Conduct training sessions on wound prevention strategies, skin integrity maintenance, and pressure ulcer prevention.
  • Serve as a resource for clinical staff regarding wound care products, evidence-based treatments, and new technologies.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Active Alabama RN License 

• • Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in wound care, home health, or an acute care setting.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Preferred:

  • Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN), Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN), or Wound Care Certified (WCC) preferred.
  • Experience with advanced wound care therapies, including NPWT, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and pressure injury prevention.
  • Strong knowledge of wound assessment tools (e.g., Braden Scale, Wagner Classification).
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No additional preferences.